The Official Leeds Utd Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Here we go! Ahead of the EFL Championship play-off final on Sunday, Matthew catches up with Dan James, Joe Rodon and Connor Roberts.
The boys discuss that epic performance against Norwich, preparations for the huge game against Southampton, the squad scrabbling around for tickets, the role the fans can play & much more.
Recorded a couple of weeks ago, Emma Jones is joined by Jermaine Beckford for another live episode from Leeds, joined by Ilia Gruev, Georginio Rutter and Junior Firpo. Discussing the season so far and local delicacies, the guys also field fan questions including whether the trio would have Daniel Farke as striker for a day or Patrick Bamford as manager for a day.
Dom Matteo and Matthew Lewis are joined by Mateo Joseph, who offers an insight into his upbringing, who in the Leeds squad gives him advice, Premier League aspirations, his favourite of Leeds’ fine eateries and more.
Wilfried Gnonto appears on the pod to chat to Matthew and Dom hot on the heels of that corker of a goal against Millwall in the 2-0 win which sent Leeds top.
Willy talks about fighting his way back into form, the promotion charge, growing up metres from a five-a-side pitch, becoming the first Switzerland-based player to receive a full Italy call-up and playing in feisty atmospheres. Plus Wilfried and Dom have a mutual love in about Italy.
Newboy Connor Roberts joins Matthew and Bridgey to discuss that lovely first goal for the club, his feisty spirit, adding to Leeds’ growing Welshies club, getting the ball to better players and why he dreads to think what Joe Rodon would be doing if he weren’t a footballer.
This week we’re joined by Archie Gray, who has burst into the first-team and demonstrated exactly why fans have been so excited about the latest of the Gray clan to make their mark at Elland Road.
Having joined Leeds as a boy, Archie has broken record-after-record as he progressed through the ranks at the club and on the international stage with England, emerging this season as one of the stand-out performers for Daniel Farke’s side.
Archie reflects on continuing his family’s association with the club, signing his new contract, coping with the step up to the first team, his younger brother Harry and more.
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Faster-than-lightning Dan James drops in for a chat with Matthew and Bridgey.
Dan discusses his brilliant form this term, his original move to Elland Road which fell through, fatherhood and more.
Bridgey’s joined by Leeds legend Dominic Matteo this week as we welcome Ilia Gruev to the pod.
We hear how Ilia’s settling into life at Leeds, following in his dad’s footsteps in the game, gelling with the squad and more.
It’s the first episode of 2024 and Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Kristoffer Klaesson to discuss back to back cleansheets, matching haircuts with Patrick Bamford, how he’d fair against Michael in a penalty shoot out and more.
We’ve a festive treat for you this week as Georginio Rutter joins Matthew and Bridgey to discuss his teammates, knowing Meslier since they were boys, fashion, goal celebrations, Ronaldinho and much more.
With the PDC World Darts Championship starting today, Matt catches up with Leeds fan Luke Humphries, who goes into the tournament as a red hot favourite after winning three of the four major tournaments in the build up.
We hear about how Luke got his name, beating Michael van Gerwen, nine darters and who in the Leeds squad can throw a decent dart.
Crysencio Summerville returns to the pod to discuss his electric form this season, why he cried after making his Premier League debut, getting inside the heads of opposing defenders and being the youngest brother of four.
Junior Firpo returns to the podcast to chat to Bridgey and Matthew to discuss handling injury lay-offs, the players that wind him up in training with their silky skills, Yorkshire weather and more.
The guest joining Bridgey and Matthew this week is Joël Piroe, who’s already making a big impression for Daniel Farke’s side so far this season. Joël discusses his early years in the game, settling in at Leeds, his teammates and how to properly pronounce his name. #LUFCPOD
Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Glen Kamara, who’s star turn against Leicester City in that impressive 1-0 away win got Leeds fans drooling. Glen discusses his early days at Arsenal, his time north of the border in Scotland football, settling into his new surroundings at Elland Road and getting involved in a coaching company with his best mate.
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Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges present the first ever live edition of the Official Leeds Utd Podcast in front of an audience at JD Sports in Leeds - joined by the Welsh trio of Dan James, Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon.
This week Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Ed Wootten, first team goalkeeping coach at Elland Road. Having joined Leeds from Norwich City this summer, Ed offers insights into the goalkeeping set up at the club, reuniting with Daniel Farke, playing out from the back, working closely with IlIan Meslier, transitioning from playing to coaching and more. #LUFCPod
It’s part two of Bridgey and Matthew’s chat with former Leeds United Head Physio Dave Hancock, who discusses Eddie Gray, Wesley Boyle, going Stateside, working with U2, meeting Obama and more high jinks at Thorp Arch.
This week Bridgey and Matthew are joined by former Leeds United Head Physiotherapist Dave Hancock, who reminisces about his time at Elland Road during the early 2000s - from doing fitness tests with Lucas Radebe on the side of the road to bike rides with David Batty, a certain team playing Pass the Penny during a game, wiling away hours in the treatment room playing Who Wants to be a Millionaire? with Jonathan Woodgate and helping Bridgey fight his way back to fitness.
This week Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Sam Byram, who’s been in impressive form so far this season after his summer return to Elland Road. Sam chats about appreciating every game, dragging Pilates equipment around the country, Leeds’ superb medical team, getting Neville Longbottom’s autograph and playing alongside Archie Gray’s dad.
This week Bridgey and Matthew are joined by Jaidon Anthony, who capped his home debut with a fine goal in that wholesome 3-0 win over Watford.
Jaidon talks about his last minute move to Leeds, why his managers love him so much, how he spends his time off the field and more.
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Leeds United’s Head of Medicine & Performance Rob Price joins Matthew Lewis to discuss the best performers in bleep tests, guiding players like Stuart Dallas back from serious injuries, working with managers like Daniel Farke and Marcelo Bielsa, keeping players in shape during a pandemic and much more!
Illan Meslier joins Matthew Lewis to discuss the campaign so far, his time in Leeds and his thoughts on the local cuisine...
Jamie Shackleton joins Matthew and Michael to discuss his fine early season form, playing for his boyhood club, doing his coaching licences and more.
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Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges get Joe Rodon on for a chat to delve into how he’s settling in at the club, tattoos, food, his Welsh teammates at Leeds and more.
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After a whirlwind few weeks in which ink touched paper on his incoming transfer, new goalkeeper Karl Darlow joins Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges on the pod to reflect on his move to Elland Road, his formative years in the game and life between the posts. #lufcpod
New boy Ethan Ampadu joins Michael Bridges and Matthew Lewis to discuss how he’s settling into his new surroundings at Elland Road, his new teammates, haircuts, Yorkshire puddings and more!
Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges get to know Charlie Cresswell in the wake of him signing a new 4-year contract at Elland Road - discussing everything from his music taste to how much the number 5 shirt means to him.
As the takeover of Leeds United by 49ers Enterprises is officially announced, Matthew Lewis chats one-to-one with newly unveiled Chairman Paraag Marathe to get the lowdown on the new owners’ plans for the club.
Matt Lewis, Emma Jones and Jermaine Beckford try their best to avoid talking about THAT Crystal Palace game, whilst Michael Bridges catches up with The Chief Lucas Radebe to reflect on his time at the club and his experience of watching Leeds United back in the Premier League.
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This week's episode has winners galore as Matt and Emma are joined by Bridie Hannon and Cath Hammill, who helped Leeds United Women to win the FA National League Plate at the weekend - the team’s first silverware for 13 years. The guys are also joined by ePremier League winners Olle ‘Ollelito’ Arbin and Tom Stokes, who won the prestigious e-sports competition for the club this week.
Matt, Emma and Jermaine (finally) reconvene to discuss another game of madness against Wolves, before Matt and Emma are joined by Junior Firpo to discuss his uptick in form, adapting to the new manager, Harrogate hotspots and fine Leeds tailoring among other hot topics.
Matt Lewis and Michael Bridges are joined by Robin Koch who discusses his fine recent form, adapting to new manager Javi Gracia and his favourite coffee spots in the city.
Whilst we all slumber in wintery climes, Matt and Michael Bridges were out in Orlando to take in NBC’s Premier League Fan Fest, which took over Universal Resort Orlando last weekend. Matt watched the 0-0 draw with Brentford with the growing number of Orlando Whites, with Michael chatting to some of the US-based contingent about their love for the club.
Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford dissect the midweek win over Cardiff plus they're joined by Leeds United Women manager Rick Passmoor and captain Rebekah Bass as the side prepares for an epic FA Cup clash with Arsenal.
Max Wöber joins us after making his Leeds Utd debut at the weekend, and he was VERY excited to meet one of the team...find out whether that was Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford or Matt Lewis...plus we look ahead to the Villa game and say a fond farewell to a club legend.
As Christmas draws nearer, Emma presides over the now traditional Matt vs Jermaine Official Leeds United Podcast Quiz – can either improve on their derisory performance last year?
Plus the guys reflect on the World Cup and the exciting resumption of Leeds’ Premier League campaign.
This week Emma Jones catches up with Rodrigo, who was speaking from Spain where the Leeds squad are currently readying themselves for a return to Premier League action. Emma chats to Rodrigo about his fine form this season, adapting to English football and much more.
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In what is becoming a weekly occurrence, Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford and Matt Lewis chew over the bones of another mad game - this time the 4-3 reverse to Spurs.
They also look ahead to Leeds players’ involvement at the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar.
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Jermaine Beckford, Emma Jones and Matt Lewis’ blood pressures have lowered just enough for them to try to make sense of the craziness that was that Bournemouth game. Emma also has tales of some hardy Whites fans from Norway and a look ahead to Spurs this weekend.
Michael Bridges and Matthew Lewis are joined by man of the moment Crysencio Summerville, who sent limbs all over the place with the winning goal at Anfield last week. We hear about the 21st birthdays of all 21st birthdays, breaking through at Elland Road and much more.
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Jermaine Beckford, Matt Lewis and Emma Jones catch up on the Premier League Fan Fest in Philadelphia, a 49ers Watch Party and Becks’ burgeoning career in academia, and we catch up with Marching Out Together’s Stephen Wignall about the Rainbow Laces campaign.
Emma Jones and Tony Dorigo are joined by new signing Marc Roca who tells us all about life in Leeds, how he's adapted to a new league and how much he loves his pets (spoiler: it's a lot).
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This week Matt Lewis and Michael Bridges are joined by Leeds United captain Liam Cooper to chat about leadership, Jesse Marsch and what it means to be skipper at Elland Road.
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Michael Bridges once again joins Emma Jones and Matt Lewis to digest the recent games against Brighton and Everton, and to look ahead to this weekends clash with Brentford.
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This week Emma Jones and Matt Lewis are joined by guest host Michael Bridges and new boy Tyler Adams drops by for a chat.
From his reunion with Jesse Marsch to initiations to getting the hang of the local lingo, Tyler gives us an insight into how he’s settling in at Elland Road, and Michael gives us his own thoughts having spent time with the squad during pre-season.
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The prodigal striker returns - Pat Bamford joins Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford to re-live the final day of last season, plus we hear how the new lads are settling in, their hopes for the season ahead and the songs they sang for their initiations.
And Pat fell victim to an age-old prank on the pre-season tour of Australia, which he tells us all about.
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We’re back! It’s a new season! Becks has working wi-fi! Matt’s invested in a gym! Emma’s been to Menorca!
Emma Jones, Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford catch up on all the goings on at Elland Road of late, from new arrivals and the opening day win over Wolves to hopes for the coming campaign.
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Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford welcome Tony Dorigo back to the podcast and they reflect on yet another game of madness, as the Premier League season approaches its climax. Becks and Tony give us an insight into what might be going through the players’ minds right now, whilst they also give a nod to the brilliance of Jake Daniels.
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This week Matt and Emma speak to Jermaine about transitioning from the pitch to punditry, adapting to life away from playing. Plus we hear from Eddie Gray as we mark 50 years since Leeds famous FA Cup win.
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This week, Emma Jones pits Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford against each other, head to head, mano-a-mano. We’ve heard all the machoism, competitiveness and chest-puffing about who loves Leeds United more and we felt it was time they put their wits to the test in our Official Leeds United Podcast quiz. Plus there’s chat about the Crystal Palace game and plenty more.
Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford are joined by one of Becks’ former teammates Mike Grella, a man who filled Thierry Henry’s shoes at the New York Red Bulls and was name-checked by Jesse Marsch when the new boss was unveiled at Elland Road. Mike shares some fascinating insights into the way Jesse works having played under him for several years, and reflects on promotion from League One, adapting to life in Leeds, the growth of football in the US and why he thinks Leeds have the perfect boss in place.
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Matt and Jermaine are joined by Sam Greenwood, who’s been in fine form in recent games, not least the 3-0 over Watford where he was instrumental in the second and third goals. Sam talks about breaking through into the senior squad, new boss Jesse, why he loves the North and much more.
In light of Pat’s recent signing (his baby), Emma and Matt chat to Becks about life as a Premier League-playing parent - from the perks of the job for your brood, to separating the highs and lows of the game from family life, going from Chinawhite to dinner parties, to timing those summer babies like a pro (footballer).
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Emma, Matt and Jermaine reflect on another incredible, absurd win in the wake of Leeds fighting back from 2-0 down to emerge 3-2 victors against Wolves.
We’re also joined by Mark ‘Jacko’ Jackson, recently promoted by new boss Jesse Marsch to first team coach, who reflects on his long history with the club and working his way up through the coaching ranks at Elland Road.
We’ve a corking guest this week as we hear from Kalvin Phillips, who discusses how much he’s chomping at the bit to get back out there, growing up a stone’s throw from Elland Road, his England exploits and being serenaded by Ed Sheeran, how long it takes him to shop at Aldi, how much his local community means to him and much more (NB this chat was recorded a few weeks ago). Plus the guys discuss the Norwich game now that their heart rates have settled down.
Matt Lewis, Jermaine Beckford and Emma Jones are back to digest what has been a seismic few weeks at Elland Road.
The guys reflect on the great Marcelo Bielsa’s departure and the legacy he’ll leave, as well as their first impressions of new boss Jesse Marsch, with insights from Jermaine as to what it’s like when a new manager takes over.
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Michael Doyle joins Emma Jones, Matt Lewis and his former teammate Jermaine Beckford to reflect on his time at Elland Road, his current role at Notts County and the big question - whose face he’d have tattooed on his body if he had to.
Plus we hear about Becks’ latest acting gig, which involved a very quick appearance on a sofa.
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Emma Jones, Matthew Lewis and Jermaine Beckford are joined by former Whites striker Michael Bridges to chat about his time at Elland Road, a significant spell that saw Leeds reach the UEFA Cup semi-finals and qualify for the Champions League, ensuring he remains a revered figure in the club’s history.
Michael talks openly about the struggles that arose from his injury troubles and life down under, plus why he wants to deck Lord Sugar.
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This week we’re delighted to be joined by hat-trick hero Jack Harrison, who reflects on scoring the goals that secured an incredibly satisfying, very much deserved win over West Ham. Jermaine Beckford, Matthew Lewis and Emma Jones get insights from Jack-trick as to how he’s improved his mental approach to the game, why Marcelo Bielsa is such a fantastic manager for young players at Elland Road and the reasons behind good and bad form. Plus he has information on how YOU can get your hands on his match-worn shirt from Sunday.
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Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford and Matt Lewis reconvene to reflect on the recent games, New Year resolutions and - in Becks’ case - ear moulds at the opticians (?!).
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This week Jermaine, Matt and Emma are remembering Gary Speed, who left us 10 years ago. We hear from Simon Grayson, who joined Leeds’ academy on the same day as Gary, plus other figures from Leeds’ past and present who reflect on what he meant to the club and the world of football.
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The band are back together! We’ve got a full house of hosts and Pat, Jermaine, Emma and Matt waste no time in digesting Pat’s rehabilitation and return to the first team, the Spurs game and the mood in camp. Plus we’re joined by Marching Out Together’s Steve Wignall to talk about the Rainbow Laces campaign.
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Matt and Jermaine are joined by special guest host and true sporting legend Jamie Peacock. Jamie will go down in history as one of the finest and most successful-ever rugby players and we hear about THAT golden era for the Leeds Rhinos, growing up in Leeds, the importance of mental resilience and his love for Leeds United.
Pat’s back next week so get your What’s That Pat? questions in to baffle one of Britain’s finest brains.
Jermaine Beckford finally returns and wastes no time in recounting tales for Emma Jones and Matt Lewis of the numerous adverts he’s been filming in lieu of turning up for the podcast. There’s reflections on the impressive performance against Leicester, not least Adam Forshaw’s first start for in two years, plus Moments of the Week with Boost Drinks.
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With Jermaine waylaid with an important wardrobe fitting (yet to be confirmed whether he meant an Ikea order or his outfit for Panto) and Pat busy getting himself fit, Emma and Matt are joined by Leeds United legend Eddie Gray. The guys chat to Eddie about his thoughts on the season so far, Marcelo Bielsa’s impact on the club, the importance of fitness and much more. Plus we’re joined by a fan from Norway whose exuberance almost got him into trouble.
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Patrick Bamford is back to join Emma Jones and Matt Lewis after a dramatic end to the weekend’s game - alas there’s no Jermaine Beckford this week, luckily it’s for a very good reason…honestly.
Pat, Matt and Emma talk Joffy's impact, the pressure of last minute penalties and who has the strongest punch in the squad, and there’s another brainteaser in What’s That Pat? If that's what it's called...
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Matt, Jermaine and Emma are joined by Eirik Bakke, a man familiar with the the heady days of Uefa Cup and Champions League semi-finals, Premier League title aspirations and expensive goldfish during his time at Elland Road. The guys hear about Eirik’s move into management in his homeland of Norway, wild nights out with Dom Matteo and his thoughts on the season so far.
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International weeks mean Leeds United happenings are thinner on the ground. But fear not as Patrick, Matthew, Emma and Jermaine are on hand to discuss spray on hair, Fury vs Wilder, Beckford vs Wilder, Lewis vs Wilder, Bamford vs Professor Brian Cox, impromptu interruptions, boot polish and ex-boyfriends. Oh and there’s a bit of chat about the upcoming football.
Welcome aboard to our new partner Boost Drinks, and remember to get your What’s That Pat? questions in using the hashtag #LUFCPod.
That first win felt good didn’t it? Matt, Jermaine and Emma are joined by special guest co-host and Leeds fans favourite Patrick Kisnorbo to discuss the 1-0 win over Watford.
Plus, we hear about Patrick’s time at Leeds during the League One years, fighting back from injury setbacks and, in the wake of securing his first silverware as a manager, a transition into management that has seen him emerge as one of the most highly-rated young bosses in the Southern Hemisphere.
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With Leeds fielding a fair few injuries of late, Pat, Jermaine, Matt and Emma take a dive into what it’s like as a player when you’re sidelined; the treatment room, being a mere onlooker, bizarre injuries and how you keep your spirits up.
We also have the inaugural What’s That Pat? and boy do we have a couple of belting questions for our favourite Number 9 to answer.
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Jermaine, Matt and Emma are joined by Leeds United Women Abbie Brown - named Women’s Player of the Year last season - and recent signing Paige Williams. The duo reflect on their side’s blistering start to the season, life as a player in the women’s game, balancing playing, work and studies and more.
The guys also dissect Leeds’ 1-1 draw with Newcastle and look ahead to the weekend clash against David Moyes’ West Ham, who come into the game after a notable Cup win over they-who-can’t-be-named-from-the-wrong-side-of-the-Pennines.
Got a really tough question to put to brainiac Pat Bamford? Send it to us using #WhatsThatPat…
Roll out the red carpet - the prodigal son’s back! Pat makes his first appearance of the season and the guys waste no time in getting the lowdown on his England debut, signing his new contract, the arrival of Dan James and much more.
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Matthew Lewis, Jermaine Beckford and Emma Jones welcome Leeds legend Dominic Matteo to the podcast to look ahead to this weekend’s clash with his former club Liverpool, whilst there’s discussion about his forthcoming book, Long Lost Family and much more.
The guys also reflect on Pat’s debut for England, and catch up on other Leeds-minded interests representing their countries in recent days including new boy Daniel James.
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Pat’s selfishly been called up by England and Emma, Jermaine and Matt are getting mardier and mardier at his absence.
In the meantime, they rope in Olympic champion and all-round Leeds legend Jonny Brownlee to get the lowdown on winning gold in Tokyo and his love of Leeds United. Plus there’s chat about a certain Lord Bamford’s new contract, said England inclusion and the hot-off-the-press signing of Daniel James.
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In the absence of Pat (legitimate excuse – preparing for a midweek game) and Jermaine (spurious reasoning: the jury’s still out), Matt and Emma welcome a special stand-in guest to chew over the 2-2 draw with Everton and other recent goings on.
The team also catch up with local poet Matt Abbott, who penned a powerful poem for the club ahead of fans returning to Elland Road to watch Leeds United, live at the ground, in the actual Premier League for the first time in 17 years.
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The brand new season is underway and that means we’re back to bring you closer to all the goings on at Elland Road.
Jermaine Beckford, Emma Jones and Matt Lewis kick things off this week, catching up on what’s been going on this summer so far, looking ahead to the forthcoming clash with Everton and setting their expectations for this campaign.
Advanced warning - there’s a quick chat about the game-that-must-not-be-named but trust us, we keep it short.
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Dry those eyes – it’s the final episode of the season! Emma Jones, Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford make up for a lack of Pat Bamford with behind the scenes gossip from the Player of the Year Awards on Sunday, and reminisce about an extraordinary season back in the Premier League for the Mighty Whites.
They also reflect on the final appearance of Gaetano Berardi and Pablo Hernandez in the win over West Brom - two players who will go down in folklore for the role they played in getting Leeds back to the promised land.
Thank you all for tuning in this season, for all your comments and questions and clubbing together in these strangest of times. We’ll be back next season but for now, take care! #ALAW #MOT
Don’t ever say we don’t do highbrow...Jermaine Beckford, Matt Lewis and Emma Jones welcome - for the first time - LORD Patrick Bamford of Hougun Manor, recently anointed and quickly getting used to his newfound status as ruler of circa five square feet of fine Cumbrian land.
Once the niceties such aristocracy demand have been dealt with, the team reflect on a superb week of results, from the thrilling 4-0 win over Burnley to Tuesday’s 2-0 victory over Southampton. Pat gives us the lowdown on his goal and insights of a game that secured Leeds a top-10 finish this season, before we’re joined by the father and son team who bestowed Pat his honour.
Next week we’ll be looking back on the season so send us your comments, favourite moments and anything else you feel appropriate using the #LUFCPod hashtag.
A particularly long game of murderball means Pat Bamford’s time is at a premium, whilst Emma Jones’s wi-fi is on the blink. Listen in to this week’s episode for a game of Official Leeds United Podcast host Whack Attack – as one leaves another returns.
Pat, Emma, Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford reflect on a hugely impressive win against Spurs which got us purring, and the guys sift through some of the big questions you’ve sent in this week.
There’s not much of the season left so if you’ve got a question, send it in using #LUFCPod.
Patrick Bamford, Jermaine Beckford, Matt Lewis and Emma Jones digest a Brighton game best forgotten fairly quickly, and field your suggestions for Leeds United Hall of Famers. Rugby Union star Maro Itoje also drops by to weigh up Pat’s prospects were he to switch sports and how he’s found himself on a Leeds United podcast.
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The A-Team that is Patrick Bamford, Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford and Matthew Lewis welcome Robin Koch to the podcast, who discusses settling in at Leeds, meeting Marcelo Bielsa for the first time, the season so far and much more.
There’s discussion of what has been a phenomenally successful April for Leeds in the aftermath of the draw with Man Utd, and the guys bring Pat back down to earth after a week in which he’s been quoted on Have I Got News For You and moonlighting on other popular podcasts.
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Patrick Bamford, Matt Lewis, Emma Jones and Jermaine Beckford recorded this episode hours before the European Super League house of cards truly began to crumble. There are passionate voices and fiery eyes aplenty as the team give their views on an issue that has done the impossible and united the vast majority of football in opposition. Oh and lest us forget the small matter of a well-earned point against the Merseyside Reds.
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Patrick ‘Bam Bam’ Bamford, Jermaine Beckford, Emma Jones and Matt Lewis are joined this week by Luke Ayling who discusses the mighty win over Manchester City, being named the worst dressed player at Elland Road, what the players really think of Pat and much, much more.
And boy do we have a treat for you to end the podcast this week...you won't want to miss the last few minutes, we'll tell you that for free.
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Our hosts and your hosts Jermaine Beckford, Emma Jones, Patrick Bamford and Matt Lewis are back to chew the victorious fat of Leeds’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United.
After the win over the Blades, Jack Harrison mentioned how a sports psychologist has helped him rediscover his form, and Pat provides an insight as to how sports psychology helps his own game.
Plus the team look ahead to the upcoming clash with title chasers Man City, discussing all the key talking points from tactics to multimillion pound squads to which club has the better celeb fans.
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International break = no Leeds United games = what would we have done during a global pandemic had the domestic season not re-started?
With no in-real-life games to discuss, Patrick Bamford, Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford and Matthew Lewis catch up with Leeds’s FIFA wonderkid Olle ‘Ollelito’ Arbin, who represented the club in the recent EA Sports FIFA 21 tournament.
Meanwhile, the team take a deep dive into the ongoing debate about social media and online abuse, each with their own experiences to share on a difficult subject consuming football.
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The band are back together as Patrick Bamford returns from his week in exile (physio) and once again takes his place alongside Matthew Lewis, Jermaine Beckford and Emma Jones.
There’s discussion about the well-deserved 2-1 win over Fulham (rumours suggest Pat had an important hand in that), the thorny topic of what aftershave Stuart Dallas wears rears its head again, the guys reflect on Pat passing the 100 game mark for Leeds and there’s a great story about Ousmane Dembélé.
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Matt Lewis, Emma Jones and Jermaine Beckford waste no time in breaking down the draw against Chelsea, as well as rifling through some of the best Raphinha chants they’ve received from listeners this week (with added questionable solos).
Jermaine also opens up about adapting to life once you hang up your boots, and Matt has an excellent surprise for the rest of the gang...
With the kids beginning to return to school, Jermaine Beckford, Matt Lewis, Emma Jones and Pat Bamford reflect on their own experience in education – Pat’s non-football playing school, Jermaine navigating sometimes vicious street football matches and Matt’s balancing of his studies with a burgeoning career aged just 5.
Warning: there is also discussion of the West Ham game, but the mood’s punctured by a reference to a certain primetime television presenter.
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On 7th March 2020 more than 36,000 fans piled into Elland Road for the 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town which continued the march towards promotion to the Premier League. Since then not a single fan has been back in to watch Marcelo Bielsa’s side in person. This week Patrick Bamford, Jermaine Beckford, Emma Jones and Matthew Lewis reflect on that fact as we approach the year mark since the stands fell silent.
With more promising times on the horizon and a hopeful return of fans in the coming months, members of the Leeds faithful tell us what they’ve missed most and what they’re most looking forward to, from journeys to the ground to time spent with friends and family and some of the more suspect odours they now long for. Pat gives us an insight into what it’s really like playing in empty stadiums, and the team look forward to the time they can cheer on the Mighty Whites in person.
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Pat floats into the recording studio (his house) high on the feeling that comes with scoring against Southampton the night before as Marcelo Bielsa’s men stormed to a 3-0 win. Along Emma, Matt and Jermaine (recording from a random car park in Liverpool - we don’t know either) he breaks down a win that lifted Leeds into the top half of the Premier League.
And we also delve into pre-match preparation – the weird traditions players may have, the goings on in the team hotel, why Pat smothers himself in aftershave before each game and more.
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Emma, Pat, Matt and Jermaine are on their best behaviour this week as they’re joined by Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear who shares his thoughts on the season so far, exciting plans for the future, the impact of Covid on the club and much, much more.
He also has to politely tolerate Matt appointing himself Pat’s new agent and trying to hold impromptu contract negotiations.
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It’s been a hectic run of games and Emma, Jermaine, Pat and Matt are here to dissect it all. The guys breakdown the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, a game in which Pat scored the 100th goal of his career (though Becks and Matt are keen to ensure the episode isn’t an entire Pat-praise-fest and analyse his first-half miss too).
We hear about Jermaine’s acting debut, Pat drops a language bombshell and Matt’s feeling the effects of his match viewing the night before. Plus, Pat’s been dishing out the Official Leeds United Podcast Halfway-Ish-Point-Of-The-Season Awards at Thorp Arch.
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Unbelievably it’s the halfway point of the Premier League season, so it’s only right the guys dish out some mid-season awards.
In Pat, Matt and Jermaine’s view, who has scored the best goal so far (can we forgive a certain striker for nominating himself?) and what’s been the best moment up to now? Matt has his own award to dish out too, the name of which we can’t repeat. Plus, there’s chat about the 2-1 win over Newcastle United and the guys answer some more of your questions.
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Emma, Pat, Jermaine and Matt are here to banish the memories of Blue Monday and offer us the inside scoop from Elland Road.
They get the bleak stuff out the way up top, discussing the frustrating 1-0 loss to Brighton, whilst Pat shares his current (and fairly grim) Netflix fix.
Emma also challenges the guys to begin piecing together their best Leeds XI of the Premier League era, beginning with strikers. Needless to say Pat and Becks do their best to ensure they’re picked...
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Emma Jones, Matthew Lewis, Jermaine Beckford and Patrick Bamford answer some listener questions, including one fan who lets Patrick know he has, in fact, scored (twice!) in the FA Cup.
The team also reflect on the role their parents and families have played in their careers, and they look ahead to the upcoming Premier League clash with Brighton.
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After a slightly different festive break, Emma Jones, Matthew Lewis, Jermaine Beckford and Patrick Bamford digest the clashes against Burnley, West Brom and Spurs and what they got up to over the holidays. They also look ahead to the FA Cup third round tie with Crawley Town, a competition that has particularly fond memories for Jermaine.
And whether you love it or hate it, the transfer window is now open. The guys chat through their own experiences of what it involves, from the rumour mill, the comings and goings and the friendly rivalries, as well as their favourite transfer window fall-out stories.
Oh, and Patrick has a story about a rabbit.
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As Leeds continue their march in the Premier League, Patrick Bamford once again joins Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford and Matthew Lewis for a chat about life at Elland Road - what it’s like when you join a new club, meeting your teammates for the first time and his targets for the remainder of the season. Chatting before the Burnley game, Patrick also divulges which teammates he’s tried to teach guitar to over WhatsApp and what his mates thought of his offer to go to Harvard University.
Plus, the guys invite you to send in your questions and comments using the hashtag #LUFCPod, which they’ll try to answer over coming episodes.
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LUTV’s Emma Jones, former Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford and actor Matthew Lewis host the brand new Leeds Utd podcast, with regular guests from the squad and unrivalled access behind the scenes at Elland Road.
This is the only official podcast for Leeds United, bringing you free weekly episodes with discussion of all the latest developments, games and goings on at the club.
In this first episode, top scorer Patrick Bamford drops in for a chat with the guys, chatting about the season so far, life under Marcelo Bielsa, what he’ll be doing for Christmas and much, much more.
Have a listen and let us know what you think using the hashtag #LUFCPod. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
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